The Psychology of Hunger | Dr Jason Fung
8 April - 1 hour 15 minsWhy do diets so often fail... is it discipline or biology?
Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, nephrologist, and one of the most influential voices challenging how we understand metabolism, obesity, and chronic disease. He is the bestselling author of The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and his newest book, The Hunger Code, which explores a deceptively powerful question: what is actually driving hunger, and what does the answer tell us about why so many people struggle with their weight?
In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Dr. Fung explains why the standard advice of "eat less and move more" isn't just ineffective, it's missing the point entirely. The real question isn't how much yo...
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The Psychology of Winning | Michael Johnson
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The Psychology of Truth In a World of Lies | Sam Harris
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1 hour 49 mins
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The Psychology of Limiting Beliefs | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and his newest book Beyond Belief, joins Dr. Michael Gervais for a conversation about the hidden assumptions that shape motivation, resilience, and performance, and why the biggest barrier between us and our potential just might be a belief we’ve never questioned.
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The Psychology Of YouTube Success | Michelle Khare
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